The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

inwardly mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on both

expected. Most likely because this

would always be her who initiated. She didn't blame

and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was

and

But...

while her other hand touched her cheek, she

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on the

tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see them

Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his

external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will

stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is

[No problem]

voice echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten

"Got it."

communication shut off

main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and

be able to meet our monthly

mercenaries, they unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to

but when their mercenary organization

that came with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority

in the group took turns, and at the moment,

we can relax for another

on the table and

then blankly stared at the

sure is

make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was

role that he understood just how good Smallsnake

think about

tighten whenever he thought

after all this time had passed, he couldn't move on

him every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that kept

want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It was

are going to another planet in two days'

as heavy silence fell

he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't

rise to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his

'Calm down Ryan.'

to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought his fingers to

[Okay.]

that only contained a single word.

seat once he

of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his

go on, I need to move

***

"We're here."

stretched my

while breathing

'Here I am.'

a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the

feeling into words, but…it wasn't a pleasant

eating away at the

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